You are.

The main problem being that they’re cheapskates and won’t lift a finger for anything not directly benefitting themselves. They don’t know how to cook, and learning anything unrelated to their jobs is seen as a “waste of time”

Maybe they're stuck trying to get ahead in their career and don't have the mental energy to focus on anything else. Most single dudes I know are focused on their careers because where they're at doesn't meet their needs or isn't enough to meet their goals even if the goal is as simple as just owning a home and be able to retire someday.